Summary
Lean, also known as purple drank, sizzurp, barre, and Texas tea, is a concoction of cough syrup, soda, hard candy, and, in some cases, alcohol. It usually contains the opioid codeine and the antihistamine promethazine, which can cause euphoria and other effects such as memory loss, withdrawal symptoms, dissociation, seizures, cravings, and addiction.
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Summary
Lean, also known as purple drank, sizzurp, barre, and Texas tea, among other names, is a concoction of cough syrup, soda, hard candy, and, in some cases, alcohol. It usually contains the opioid codeine and the antihistamine promethazine, which cause you to feel euphoric.
What Is Lean? 9 Purple Drank FAQs - Healthline
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Summary
Codeine cough syrup is a prescription opioid drug that is widely abused for years, especially by adolescents who want to get high or drunk without stealing alcohol or paying for illicit drugs. People often abuse codeine cough syrups by mixing them into alcoholic beverages or nonalcoholic sodas, creating a dangerously intoxicating mix with several nicknames. This mix has become popularized by rappers and pop stars, and can lead to serious side effects such as euphoria, memory loss, withdrawal symptoms, dissociation, seizures, cravings, and addiction.
Cough Syrup and Codeine Abuse | Effects of Lean and Purple
americanaddictioncenters.org
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Codeine-promethazine cough syrup has become increasingly popular among youth in several areas of the country, as it is a combination of alcohol and codeine that can produce relaxation and euphoria. This combination has been linked to the overdose deaths of some prominent musicians, and is a high risk of fatal overdose due to its effect on the central nervous system. The Partnership at Drugfree.org website provides articles on cough syrup and other drugs related to addiction.
“Syrup,” “Purple Drank,” “Sizzurp,” “Lean” | NIDA Archives
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Lean, also known as purple drank, purple lean, sizzurp, dirty sprite, and lean drink, is a combination of prescription-strength cough medicine, soft drinks, and hard, fruit-flavored candy. It is a dangerous substance, as codeine, an opioid drug, and can lead to drug tolerance and dependence. It is important to be aware of the potential health risks associated with purple drank, such as memory problems, listlessness, headache, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, constipation, dental decay, weight gain, urinary tract infections, trouble breathing, irregular heart rate, seizures, and more.
What Is Lean (Purple Drank), How It’s Made, Side Effects and Dangers
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A doctor told the Today Show that lean is “a very dangerous drug” that can cause respiratory depression and seizures because of its chemical origins. Lean is made, in part,…
What Is Lean Made From? - Solutions Recovery
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Ingredients Typically, the base for lean is a strong prescription cold medicine , specifically cough syrup that contains both promethazine and codeine . Over-the-counter cold medicines that contain dextromethorphan as…
Lean (drug) - Wikipedia
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Lean ’s appeal lies, in part, to its accessibility. People who want lean do not need to buy it from a dealer—they can simply make it. Its main ingredient is prescription-strength…
Lean (Purple Drank) Guide - Solutions Recovery
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